Finding new ways

 I’m a list maker. I thrive on them. It makes me happy. Lately, however, the first thing on my list is a reminder to breathe. I’m not in a race. I’m having to be reminded that slow is not a sin. My body has been taking hits which if I’m not careful my mind does too.  Getting older is a privilege off which I’m grateful, but it takes a village to keep what you see from doing a nosedive into the what ifs. 

If you know of anyone with a chronic illness if you can get into that therapist’s office stat. Jesus helps more than one knows, but He’s also put qualified individuals there to be of help. I’ve also had to turn off the news. Turn off anything that heightens my own doubts. 

I’ve had to turn off celebrity culture. It deifies imperfect human beings who can do no wrong. I’m sorry I used to love it. Now I don’t miss it. What is perception versus actual truth. If that can’t be discerned, I’m out. God is upending everything I once loved. Football is out. It’s no longer about the game. Politics:  this guts me on a cellular level. Thinking it was an avenue to help fellow man, I now recoil with a ferocity I could never imagine. 

I’m now reading books as if its my full time job. I love it. I can learn. I can explore. I can agree to disagree. And its given me an opening to a world I once abandoned in search of greener pastures. The Prodigal Son returns in so many ways. I’m learning contentment in a way I could have only dreamed of before. 

Comments

  1. carrie@northwoods scrapbookAugust 25, 2025 at 2:20 PM

    I'm a list maker too. And I, too, feel so grateful for the gift of aging. It is hard when I see my kiddos growing up so fast. That part could slow down. :) I still enjoy some of those things in my life, but I do keep a focus on the Lord every day. I talk to Him often and about everything. All day long really. And it is sad how so many worship the wrong things. Blessings on your week! xo

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  2. Hada de las RosasAugust 25, 2025 at 5:49 PM

    Stay blessed. have a great week ahead!

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  3. ChristineAugust 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM

    Enjoy your books

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  4. Victor S E MoubarakAugust 26, 2025 at 3:56 AM

    Praying for you, Regine. Trust in God.

    P.S. At the risk of advertising - download my FREE books from www.holyvisions.co.uk

    God bless.

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  5. Carolyna's worldAugust 26, 2025 at 6:47 AM

    This world is going too fast in different direction but we human beings need our own tempo. We need time to celebrate moments, stop, think, pray , tak with people. we are not in race , we have a law to walk in our own tempo. Take care xx

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  6. DebbieAugust 26, 2025 at 7:54 AM

    i am a list maker also, i find them to be so helpful. i like "as if it were my job"...i approach everything like that!! have a good one!!

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  7. Faith A at Daffodil CardsAugust 27, 2025 at 9:20 AM

    Yep! We have turned the news off, too much doom and gloom, don't watch sport, we have turned to Korean films, believe it or not, most of it a fantasy story, but at least it's fun too. I agree with what you have done, we are the same here in the UK. Take care and feel loved. x

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